体罰
Meanings
1
corporal punishment; physical punishment
Refers to punishment that inflicts physical pain, especially in educational or disciplinary settings. Often discussed in legal and social contexts.
Corporal punishment in schools is prohibited by law.
Teaching methods that do not rely on physical punishment are being called for.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に体罰を加えるto inflict corporal punishment on someone
It became a problem that the teacher inflicted corporal punishment on a student.
- 体罰を受けるto receive/undergo corporal punishment
He said he often received corporal punishment as a child.
- 体罰を禁止するto ban corporal punishment
This school prohibits corporal punishment.